The Big Sky Biggie 2026 is fast becoming a Rockies classic. Previous year events have attracted a record 408 mountain bikers to ride in 15-, 30- and 60-mile courses that traverse all over Big Sky, from Town Center to the slopes of Big Sky Resort. Strambecco rates the event as a Montana Best-in-Class Event and one of the Best MTB Events in the Rockies.

Big Sky Biggie 2026 was founded to build community and expand southwest Montana mountain bike trails and events. All event proceeds are evenly split between two organizations, Big Sky Community Organization and Big Sky Chapter of the Southwest Montana Mountain Biking Association. The event draws everyone from the pro or the semi-pro to the young athlete to the beginner who wants a challenge or something to train.

This year’s 50-mile Biggie course is similar to the 2022 long course, with some significant changes. They added new sections with more singletrack in the Spanish Peaks neighborhood. The new Poop Chute single-track trail is included, and for the first time in this course, you’ll get to descend a portion of Otter Slide. On top of all that, you’ll be riding the Yellow Mule loop in the opposite direction – Up First Yellow Mule and Down Second Yellow Mule. The 2023 course still includes Mountain to Meadow, Fish Camp, First, and Second Yellow Mule loop in a clockwise direction (with Bacon+Whiskey station atop Buck Ridge), and the same finish into town on Ralph’s -> Uplands -> Hummocks. The total route is actually 58 miles with 8,600+ feet of elevation gain on over 85% singletrack.

The 30-mile Big Sky Biggie course is similar to the 2022 course but with one significant update. The organizer has added an entirely new section in the Spanish Peaks neighborhood, avoiding the pavement climb to Fish Camp. The course is 33 miles with 4,400 feet of climbing on over 85% singletrack.

The 15-mile course is perfect for beginners and juniors. This 15-mile loop features all the best town trails.

Remember that the Big Sky Biggie courses are in grizzly bear territory, so participants are highly advised to carry bear spray. Regardless of distance, black and grizzly bears are frequently seen across all race routes. Organizers have partnered with a local company, HEY BEAR, to allow participants to rent bear spray just for the event, particularly for those coming from out of town who might not be used to carrying it riding.

A $3,600 cash purse is up for grabs for the 60-mile course for the top three male and female finishers, while the Top 5 Finishers for each course will win Stio products. In addition to the races, the Big Sky Biggie event includes other activities, such as vendor booths, music, and food.